Is Paylocity a good company to work for?

Paylocity has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 3,293 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Paylocity to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Paylocity have been left by employees working as District Manager , Senior District Manager and Sales Director .

Does Paylocity pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paylocity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paylocity. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paylocity?

45% of Paylocity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paylocity 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paylocity?

Account Manager (336) , Account Executive (192) , Implementation Consultant (151) , HCM Account Executive (133) , Software Engineer (87) , Sales (55) , National Sales Support (54) , Senior Software Engineer (43) , Enterprise Account Executive (34) , Manager (32) , Executive Account Manager (30) , Director of Sales (28) , HCM Consultant (27) , Solutions Consultant (26) , Sales Representative (25)

What are the pros of working at Paylocity according to real employee reviews?

"The culture here is great with so many different ways to pursue personal philanthropic passions." ((in 449 reviews)); "Their benefits are great and there are a lot of perks that come with the job to lunch days to company parties." ((in 267 reviews)); "The remote work is great and the people you work alongside (peers) are 10/10 incredible." ((in 192 reviews)); "Great work life balance and a tremendous vision for the future." ((in 177 reviews)); "Great pay and company to work with" ((in 143 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Paylocity according to real employee reviews?

"Training is minimal and front loaded when you start." ((in 72 reviews)); "NSS managers are great and way under appreciated but have little to no power when it comes to anything." ((in 61 reviews)); "Coming from another payroll company as an account manager this place is awful." ((in 41 reviews)); "Management and upper management are aware of how many hours above a standard work week are being worked." ((in 28 reviews)); "Base salary is no where near competitive for industry." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Paylocity layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Paylocity layoffs and their outlook for job security at Paylocity in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Paylocity locations?

Schaumburg , Lake Mary , Arlington Heights , Chicago , Meridian , Boise , Rochester , Phoenix , New York , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Orlando , Dallas , San Francisco , Houston , Remote , Boston , Tampa , Denver , Raleigh , Austin , Indianapolis , Arlington Heights , Detroit , Philadelphia , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , Birmingham , Louisville

Paylocity reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,237 total reviews)

Toby Williams

47% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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Paylocity has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,237 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paylocity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

2.0

Nov 14, 2025

Paylocity for Finance

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

mostly stable company with nice offices

Cons

literally everything else. Instituting a full return to office policy for sales teams. Shift in philosophy to caring only about daily KPIs instead of actual pipeline generation and closed business. No freedom to do things your way. It’s very “our way or the highway” even if you are at 100-150% of quota for months on end.

Paylocity Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective! Your feedback highlights important points about flexibility, performance recognition, and communication around policy changes. We understand that consistency and autonomy are key for high-performing team members, and your comments reinforce the need to balance structure with individual success. Your input on the return-to-office approach and KPI focus is valuable as we continue evaluating how to support both company goals and employee effectiveness. We appreciate the insight on how incentives and recognition can impact engagement and results. Feedback like yours helps inform ongoing discussions about creating an environment where top performers can thrive while aligning with organizational priorities. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We wish you the best!

1.0

Nov 5, 2025

Run

Mid market account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not man, this may be one of the most negligent and toxic executive leadership teams i have ever had the displeasure of working for.

Cons

the sad truth is this wasnt always the case. Paylocity used to be a fantastic company with great people and spectacular technology unfortunately. unfortunately the transition from Steve to toby has been reflected with Employees from coast to coast leaving this sinking ship. they will lie about earning potential. they will promise advancements and "organic growth" while they funnel in their friends from the competitors we prided ourselves on not being like.

Paylocity Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with the appropriate leadership teams. We recognize that transitions bring change, and your insights help us understand where we can improve and strengthen our culture. Paylocity remains committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. Feedback like yours plays a key role in shaping our future, and we’re focused on continuing to invest in our people and build on the foundation that has made Paylocity a great place to work. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We wish you the best!

1.0

Oct 6, 2025

Series of tragic mistakes

Implementation consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and pay are great and the people there are great

Cons

They are trying to make a tough job harder with less benefits.

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